Physical Therapist FT McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, educate, and apply exercises and modalities to help patients overcome mobility limitations and improve functional outcomes. This role emphasizes reducing pain, restoring function, and preventing disability, with occasional travel between facilities to support multidisciplinary care teams.

Candidates must be licensed in Texas, be a graduate of an accredited PT program (DPT preferred; MSPT acceptable), have clinical

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Texas licensure as Physical Therapist.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• BCLS certification required or maintained.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan individualized PT programs.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and modalities.
• Utilize exercises and therapies to restore function and reduce pain.
• Support mobility and prevent disability through rehabilitation.
• Travel between facilities to provide care as needed.

Skills

Travel to facilities

Professional organization membership

Compliance awareness

Education

DPT preferred

MSPT or MSPT/MPT acceptable

Texas PT licensure

Clinical experience

BCLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist DPT/SCD (LPT) is responsible for evaluating, planning, educating, utilizing exercises and physical therapy modalities in the treatment and rehabilitative of persons who have medical problems, health related conditions, or a developmental disability that limits their ability to move or perform functional activities. Physical Therapist also help prevent conditions associated with loss of mobility and promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability to help individuals achieve healthy and active lifestyles. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to facilities as needed.
• Membership in professional organization preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program at the master’s or doctoral level.
• A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is preferred; however, a Master’s in Physical Therapy (MPT/MSPT) meets the minimum educational requirement.
• Licensure in the State of Texas as Physical Therapist.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

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